Downer and Maughan challenging Zuma's prosecution bid

PIETERMARITZBURG - Journalist Karyn Maughan's legal representative says trying to silence a journalist is against media freedom.

WATCH: Zuma private prosecution bid rejected

The Pietermaritzburg High Court is hearing an urgent application brought by state prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan seeking to enforce their successful bid to overturn his private prosecution of them.